Preparing for implementation of a medication reconciliation measure for dialysis: Expanding the role of pharmacy technicians.

The authors discuss the potential of pharmacy technicians within dialysis facilities in growing and sustaining medication management services provided by pharmacists to dialysis patients. Topics mentioned include potential medication-related problems (MRPs) in dialysis-dependent patients, lack of patient knowledge and poor health literacy, and the goal of ESRD Seamless Care Organizations to reduce the frequency of MRPs through medication management.